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GeoBrakes stocks OEM-grade brake drums confirmed to fit the Nissan Versa, the cast-iron components that form the friction surface for the Versa drum brake shoes. Available in standard and corrosion-coated configurations for your Versa, every drum is manufactured to the correct inner diameter, wall thickness, and surface finish for the Nissan Versa
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The brake drum on the Nissan Versa is the rotating cast-iron bowl that the Versa drum brake shoes press against to slow your vehicle. Mounted to the rear axle hub of your Nissan Versa, it spins with the wheel and provides the friction surface that the shoes contact under braking. Unlike brake rotors, which can be visually inspected from outside the wheel on many Versa vehicles, Nissan Versa brake drums fully enclose the shoe assembly, which means wear and damage often goes unnoticed until braking performance on the Nissan Versa is noticeably affected.
Standard OEM-Grade Drums for the Nissan Versa
Standard OEM-grade cast-iron drums for the Nissan Versa are manufactured to the original equipment diameter, wall thickness, and surface finish specification for your Versa. They are the direct replacement for the factory Versa drum with no modification required.
Coated Brake Drums for the Nissan Versa
Coated Nissan Versa brake drums feature a corrosion-resistant coating applied to the external drum surfaces of your Versa, the hat section, outer wall, and wheel mounting face. Surface rust is a common issue on Nissan Versa drum brake vehicles in US, particularly during periods of non-use in winter when moisture and salt collect inside the Versa wheel well. A coated drum on your Nissan Versa resists surface rust that can transfer to the wheel mounting face, making future drum removal significantly easier at the next Versa brake service.
Nissan Versa brake drum replacement requires matching the correct inner diameter, wall thickness, bolt circle, hub bore, and drum offset for your Versa. Errors in any of these dimensions produce incorrect shoe-to-drum clearance, uneven wear, and braking problems on the Nissan Versa. Our vehicle selector eliminates those risks by confirming the correct drum for the Nissan Versa exact year, make, model, and axle. Coated Versa drum options are available for vehicles with heavy salt exposure.
How long do brake drums last on a Nissan Versa?
Nissan Versa brake drums typically last 150,000 to 200,000 kilometres with periodic resurfacing, significantly longer than disc brake rotors on the Versa. Each resurfacing removes material from the Versa drum and reduces wall thickness. Once the Nissan Versa drum reaches its maximum allowable inner diameter, it must be replaced rather than turned again.
Should I replace brake drums on my Nissan Versa in pairs?
Yes. Replace both Nissan Versa drums on the same axle to maintain balanced braking. Drums of different inner diameters on the Versa create uneven friction forces, causing the Nissan Versa to pull to the fresher-drum side during braking.
Should I replace drums and shoes at the same time on my Nissan Versa?
Yes, it is strongly recommended for the Nissan Versa. New shoes on a scored or out-of-round Versa drum wear unevenly from day one. New Nissan Versa drums with old shoes that have worn to match the old drum surface will contact the new bore incorrectly. Replacing both together on the Versa ensures proper break-in and maximum service life from both components.